Australian Shepherd

Daddy (Ken Trenholm)

Oct 25 |21:28

Last Updated on Sat, 14 Nov 2009 02:08

A U S T R A L I A N S H E P H E R D ~ H I G H L I G H T S

	Breed Name Australian Shepherd
	Rank (out of 136 breeds) 037
	Personality Snapshot Easy going, perpetual puppies who love to play. Excellent children's companion--great with active children. A devoted friend and guardian, naturally protective. Courageous, loyal and affectionate.

Breed Name	Australian Shepherd
Rank (out of 136 breeds)	037
Points (out of 100)	68
Dog Group Type	Herding
Dominance	Very Low
Obedience (Ease of Training)	Average
Affection	High
Good with Kids (Source 1)	Excellent
Good With Kids (Source 2)	Excellent
Friendly with Other Dogs	Good
Friendly with Family Pets	Good
Friendly with Strangers	Not Good
Dog Bite Free Rating	Great
Bark Over Bite Rating	Poor
Bark Crazy (likelihood to bark for little reason)	2 out of 10
Watch Dog Ability	Awesome
Guard Dog Ability	Great
Size	Medium
Exercise Requirements	Vigorous
Jog Companion Ability	Excellent
Level of Shedding	Average
Level of Trimming	None
Overall Level of Grooming Required	Moderate
Life Span	10 to 12 years of age

You are more than welcome to obtain additional information on the ranking system used by our family and where we got our information. Please note that the above scores are based on the traits (or instincts) of a particular breed and that it is important to get to know your prospective dog before making your decision to bring a Australian Shepherd into your family. This is a decision you will have to live with for 10 to 12 years of age as Australian Shepherd pups can live between 10 to 12 years of age.

My Life as an Australian Shepherd
Easy going, perpetual puppies who love to play. Excellent children's companion--great with active children. A devoted friend and guardian, naturally protective. Courageous, loyal and affectionate.

Home Environment
Not recommended for apartments. Best with a large yard.

Australian Shepherd Inherited Diseases
The following information is a direct link to the Canine Inherited Disorders Database, a project of the Atlantic Veterinary College, University of Prince Edward Island. This information lists inherited diseases which are more commonly reported in the Australian Shepherd

Australian Shepherd Wiki

Where to buy a Australian Shepherd : A Directory and Review
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